Deu 9:7 | MHM | STEP | Deuteronomy 9:7 – Cautions Against Self-Righteousness; Israel Reminded of Their Rebellions In this passage, Moses warns the Israelites not to think they deserve God’s blessings because of their own righteousness. He reminds them how many times they provoked God in the wilderness and how close they came to being destroyed. Moses lists their many acts of rebellion to show that everything they receive from God is because of His mercy, not their own merit. Looking back at their failures should help the people stay humble and grateful for God’s grace. v. 7 : Moses tells the people to remember and never forget how they made God angry in the wilderness. Their fathers sinned many times, and if God had given them what they deserved, they would not be entering Canaan. People often forget their own faults and need reminders so they do not become proud (Deuteronomy 9:7; Romans 3:19-20 ).

‏ Deuteronomy 9:7

Deuteronomy 9:7 – Cautions Against Self-Righteousness; Israel Reminded of Their Rebellions

In this passage, Moses warns the Israelites not to think they deserve God’s blessings because of their own righteousness. He reminds them how many times they provoked God in the wilderness and how close they came to being destroyed. Moses lists their many acts of rebellion to show that everything they receive from God is because of His mercy, not their own merit. Looking back at their failures should help the people stay humble and grateful for God’s grace.

v. 7: Moses tells the people to remember and never forget how they made God angry in the wilderness. Their fathers sinned many times, and if God had given them what they deserved, they would not be entering Canaan. People often forget their own faults and need reminders so they do not become proud (Deuteronomy 9:7; Romans 3:19-20 ^a).